“Journeys to the Past”: California Center for the Arts presents storyteller Jacque Tahuka-Nunez who will explore the lifestyle of the Indians of the Acjachemen Nation with demonstrations of Indian dwellings, basket-weaving, dances and more; programs are designed for school children; 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6; California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $3; (800) 988-4253.

Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation: The 30th anniversary showcase of short films will include highlights from the fest’s past three decades; Friday and Saturday nights, Feb. 9 through March 22; Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; (858) 459-8707,

La Jolla Symphony Chorus: The 125-voice choir is seeking singers with musical training for its winter quarter 2013; rehearsals are Monday nights at UC San Diego; for an audition appointment, contact Mea Daum at

“Leading Ladies”: Moonlight Stage Productions opens its winter season with Ken Ludwig’s farce about two down-on-their-luck British actors who dress in drag in hopes of claiming a fortune left to two young women; 8 p.m. today through Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista; $30, adults; $28, seniors, students and military; $22, ages 12 and under; (760) 724-2110,

“The Trip to Bountiful”: New Village Arts presents Horton Foote’s play about an elderly widow who returns to her hometown for the for the last time, starring award-winning San Diego actress Sylvia M’Lafi Thompson; opens Feb. 9 and runs through March 3; showtimes, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $22-$33;

“War Horse”: Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the national touring production of this Tony-winning play featuring life-size equine puppets to tell the story a young Englishman’s relationship with his horse during World War I; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays; through Feb. 3; Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $20-$105; (714) 556-2787,

Lux Art Institute: Spanish-born U.S. sculptor Carlos Vega is in residence through Saturday; his work will remain on exhibit through February; through Lux showcases the work of artists in residence, arts education and site-specific installations; hours, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas; $5, adults over 21, good for two visits during same residency; free to 20 and under; 760-436-6611 or

Viz Art Ink Gallery: North County pen and ink illustrator Gregg “Viz” Visintainer hosts the grand opening of his art gallery with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday; the gallery features work by 10 local artists; 2906 State St., Carlsbad;